Textile/fabric Technologist Assistant

4 months ago


Preston, United Kingdom Alsico Full time

**Alsico UK is part of the Alsico family of companies, a third generation privately owned Belgium business founded in 1934, today we employ over 8000 people and dispatch over 18 million garments a year. The Alsico group is the largest purchaser of workwear fabrics in Europe.**

**Position Profile**: Textile/Fabric Technologist Assistant

**Location**:Preston, UK

**Reporting to**:Raw materials and R&D Expert

**Role purpose**: Working in partnership with the Raw Material and R&D Expert, the Textile/Fabric Technologist Assistant will help to develop and manage our current workwear and protective wear fabric supply bases to meet the long terms needs of the business. Supporting the growth of our fabric innovations, sustainable fabric offers and help to source and collate new fabric opportunities.

**Key Responsibilities**:

- Support the PPE and Workwear vision of the Alsico brand and ensure execution within fabric innovation.
- Understand and maintain up to date knowledge re PPE regulations and all relevant standards
- Support the development and/or approval of fabrics across the business ensuring that they meet all required quality standards (shade, handle, appearance, and performance)
- Organise relevant fabric testing and/or wearer trials and accurately analyse the results including independent and own mill fabric test reports
- Supporting to ensure that the quality, ethical and legal standards are met for all fabrics
- Develop and foster strong working relationships with direct vendors, acting when needed to resolve fabric technical related issues
- Provide clear updates on all work in progress and developments, keep status tracking systems up to date
- To research and report on the latest technical and innovation trends and market competition within the Textile / workwear industry.

**Our commitment to you**:

- This is a new exciting role for someone looking to contribute, develop and grow within a successful credible manufacturing business.
- In return we will support and encourage you to develop your skills and experience across all sectors of the business, giving you the opportunity to explore and shape your career within a growing sector.
- Competitive salary and package based on experience

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent, Apprenticeship, Graduate

**Salary**: Up to £25,000.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Company pension
- Free parking
- On-site parking

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Preston: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location: In person


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